About the role
Ben & Jerry's is looking for a UK-based Global Digital & Graphic Designer to join our mission to use our business to create progressive change in the world while making the best possible ice cream in the nicest way possible. This is a unique opportunity during an exciting time where our brand is focused on our success globally across all digital platforms. This designer will play a critical role in the evolution of our digital platform, as well as in the continued growth of our brand on social media. They will collaborate cross-departmentally to achieve creative and consistent content that aligns with B&J's broader brand narrative. And they will create innovative, compelling design solutions that balance art and commerce.
A solid understanding of digital & graphic design, technology, and digital standards is essential to execute design that not only looks great but also functions well.
Responsibilities:
Communicate original concepts through sketches, wireframes, visual comps, and interactive prototypes
Create global content for our industry-leading brand digital storytelling publishing model
Develop content that will help drive local brand relevancy to support business objectives. And drive social activism to support social mission objectives
Design assets and layouts for mobile, desktop and tablet
Layout emails and web homepages
Design for consumer packaging, brand identity, campaigns, promotions, point-of-sale, experiential, and more.
BA in Digital Design (preferred) or Graphic Design
strong experience in digital and design work preferred
A solid on-line portfolio showcasing creative design solutions
Knowledge of emerging technologies
Skilled in all Adobe Creative Suite programs
Experience with and understanding of UX, UI and responsive design
Solid understanding of advertising and marketing principles
Able to function both independently and in a collaborative team environment
Strong design sensibility, attention to detail, and creative problem-solving and accountability
Exceptional teamwork skills, able to work in a fast-paced, high-productivity environment under tight deadlines
Strong typography skills
Illustration skills a plus
Understanding of the capabilities and best practices relating to the use of front-end Web technologies
Ensure the design and all assets are delivered to specifications on time, on brief, on budget and within established brand standards
Selling in your designs to the project manager and other key stakeholders around the globe
Ability to think creatively, strategically and technically, and the ability to efficiently manage multiple projects simultaneously
About the company
Ben & Jerry's Homemade Inc., started in 1978 in a renovated gas station in Burlington, Vermont, USA, founded by childhood friends and dedicated activists Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield. In 2000 Ben & Jerry's became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Unilever whilst maintaining an independent Board of Directors to provide leadership focused on preserving and expanding Ben & Jerry's social mission, brand integrity, and product quality. Nowadays our products are distributed in 35 countries in supermarkets, grocery stores, convenience stores, franchise Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shops, restaurants and other venues.
At Ben & Jerry's we have an inspiring ambition. We aim to pioneer our 'linked prosperity business model' to advance the global movement for social and economic justice while growing our sales globally. Therefore, we are expanding rapidly in Europe as well as in new markets in Asia and Latin America. This translates into a high-paced growth environment where we bring our grassroots and activist spirit every day. That is how we remain a true values-led organization with a connected 3 part mission, which you will find reflected in your goals and aspirations:
Social mission: to initiate innovative ways to improve the quality of life locally, nationally and internationally Product mission: to make and distribute the finest quality all natural and super premium ice-cream and euphoric concoctions Economic mission: to operate the Company on a sustainable financial basis of profitable growth